Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Uv Spf 50+ Pa++++ - 01 Clear
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Uv SPF 50+ PA++++ (01 Clear) is a hybrid gel sunscreen blending mineral filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) with modern chemical filters like Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S. It has a balanced, lightweight finish and is low in pore-clogging risk, though the mineral content can leave a moderate white cast. Protection is excellent and the formula scores 81.0/100. A lightweight everyday gel for those who want broad coverage.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β26.1 UVB coverage saturated
- β24.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β10.5 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- +7.5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +4.7 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Heavy feel
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #5
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
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Fungal acne
Safe
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #5, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #5, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #22, hyaluronic family
- β 2 Humectant polyols
- β 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer)
- β 6 High mineral load at #5 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (34)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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15 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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21 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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23 Alpha-Glucan
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Phytic Acid
Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Botanical extract
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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31 Silver Oxide
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
Does Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV leave a white cast?
White cast is rated medium because the gel contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The finish is balanced and lightweight overall.
Is Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, blending mineral filters (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) with modern chemical filters like Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S.
Is Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV any good?
Yes, it scores 81.0/100 with excellent protection. The lightweight feel and low pore-clogging risk make it an easy everyday gel.